$2,935
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
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Reviews of Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania
4.42
(14 reviews)
Facility
4.8
Staff
4.9
Food
4.5
Activities
4.8
Value
5.0
Marta
5
|
August 23, 2023
My husband has been at Merrill Gardens at West Chester for a month now. The staff there is very competent and very much involved with my husband. They know him by name. He's not just a person there, they care for him. Anything we have asked of them, they have come through. The concierge people at the front desk are excellent. They are always in a good mood and very customer service oriented. Everybody is accessible from the manager to the head nurse, and they're always open to your visit. They have a diner where the residents can get their breakfast and lunch, and it's not just a stale type of dining room. They have a movie theater. Because they are at the end of the Brandywine Airport, they have what they call a control tower where you can go and see the planes land and take off, and they're encouraging the pilots to say hi to the residents that are there. And that is a big selling point. It is decorated with airplanes and stuff like that. They also have a lounge where 2 days a week you can have drinks, you can get together with friends, and the family can come in. It's completely open and the residents enjoy that. They have a little store that has the best presentation I have ever seen. They also have a place for you if you want to bring your family and have a private dinner with them. The surroundings of the building are kept very nice.
Marc
5
|
May 5, 2023
My cousin moved into Merrill Gardens at West Chester. We chose it because the price was good, and the community seemed very active. The place is very well-kept. They have a movie theater, a diner, a salon, a pub, a game room, and pool tables. She's in a studio room, which is very nice and well-kept. I have tried the food there and it's good. It seems to establish more of a community than just a general senior home, and I've visited quite a few.
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Pat
3
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March 31, 2023
Merrill Gardens at West Chester was very good. The staff was excellent. The common spaces were very good. The least I liked was the size of the apartments. They were too small. They had two restaurants available and they looked very nice. I saw a couple of people in the gym. They're very expensive, and I don't understand why they have that initial fee.
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Tom
4
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February 10, 2023
Merrill Gardens at West Chester was nice, but it wasn't what we were looking for. The room was very nice and very well done. It looks like there's a refrigerator, a stove, and stuff like that. They offer three meals a day. The person who took me around was very knowledgeable, very caring, and very nice. The place itself was very nice, very clean, and very well done. They have areas that you can use outside when the weather is nice. It wasn't that old, but it was very well-kept. It was a little too far for us and it just wasn't what we were looking for. Otherwise, I'm sure there are plenty of people who would like it.
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Sandy
4
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September 15, 2022
My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they're doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in terms of activities, like cocktail hours. They have social talk (or coffee talk) and movies. His room is clean, and the amenities are very nice. They have a games area outside with a firepit. They have a patio and a second patio by the lunch area. They have many outside activities with a few options.
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John
5
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August 7, 2021
I think Arbour Square is a fairly new facility, only 3 years old. My mother liked it and preferred it because it was smaller. It was much more manageable for walking around or getting around. All the common areas were very nice, and everything was new. There was a lot of light inside, which she really likes too. Everything was smaller and closer together, which she actually preferred. We toured independent living. When you go in, there's a little store, a beauty shop, and a post office. There's a 1950's style restaurant, a movie theater, and a dining facility. They're all right there and very centrally located. She really likes that one. The staff was very helpful. The rooms have a very nice design. Everything was well-appointed, and I would say they're quite a bit smaller than the other ones we've seen. Their activities are probably not as extensive as the other ones we've seen because it's a smaller place, but they gave us the newsletter that lists all the activities for the week. There are a lot of things going on. One nice thing they had there during our visit was that they had a seven-piece small orchestra come in and play for the residents that night. Everybody seemed very excited about that because they weren't able to have things because of Covid. The residents were all getting ready, and they were very excited. It was really very nice. They have an outdoor roof deck, which was super nice for somebody like my mom. It was a really nice space that you could spend time in. One kind of unique thing about the place is that it's located right on a small runway for a local airport, not with big jets or anything. The residents can watch the planes take off and land all the time, which is really kind of unique and interesting. I doubt you'd be able to see something like that at most retirement communities. I thought that was kind of neat.
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Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$5,410
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Independent Living
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$2,935
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Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$4,895
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We offer companion suites
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Merrill Gardens at West Chester was designed exclusively for those seeking a truly carefree lifestyle in a convenient and a uniquely desirable location. Here, you’ll enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. We take on the chores so you can focus on doing the things you love!
Merrill Gardens at West Chester is just minutes from historic downtown West Chester and its boutiques, galleries, restaurants, hospital and West Chester University. In addition, you’re not far at all from the Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens, Chester County Historical Society and the Helicopter Museum. Transportation services are available to assist you in exploring everything that West Chester and the surrounding area has to offer.
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